Sci-Tech February 26, 2021

R&D spending in China estimated to be 2.4 trillion yuan in 2020

China's R&D expenditure jumped from 1.42 trillion yuan in 2015 to an estimated 2.4 trillion yuan in 2020, and its R&D intensity reached about 2.4% last year, said Wang Zhigang, minister of science and technology, at an SCIO briefing on Friday.

Economy February 26, 2021

Hong Kong aims to revive economy under COVID-19 impact with new annual budget

Hong Kong unveiled Wednesday a package of economic stimulus in its budget for the 2021-22 financial year as businesses and individuals are struggling amid the lingering COVID-19 epidemic.

Economy March 1, 2021

Nation builds on growth momentum

Environment February 26, 2021

China sets new air-quality targets for next five years

China has announced new targets for tackling air pollution over the next five years, an environmental official said Thursday.

Economy February 26, 2021

New rules to bolster China's trade, ODI

The Cumulative Rules of Origin under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership framework will substantially boost China's foreign trade and outbound direct investment activities in partner countries in the next stage, Customs officials said on Thursday.

Environment February 26, 2021

China's top court issues guideline to support Yangtze River conservation

The Supreme People's Court (SPC) on Thursday released a guideline requiring people's courts to provide effective judicial services and guarantees for ecological conservation and green development in the Yangtze River basin.

Culture February 26, 2021

Horqin, a picturesque getaway with splendid culture

The beautiful Horqin Grassland lies in eastern Inner Mongolia autonomous region of China and on the northwestern end of the Songliao Plain. It has been known as a land with lush fields and ancient rivers throughout history.

International Cooperation February 28, 2021

Minister: China to keep up int'l cooperation on semiconductors

China will continue to carry out international cooperation on integrated circuit, software, and other sectors, and strengthen intellectual property protection during cooperation, said an official at an SCIO press briefing Friday.

Economy February 26, 2021

China stablizes employment for college graduates and migrant workers in 2020

At the end of 2020, the employment rate of Chinese college graduates exceeded 90%. China also made headway in stabilizing the employment of poor migrant workers, supporting the country's poverty relief projects, according to an SCIO briefing Friday.

Leaders February 26, 2021

China debuts new gov't body to propel rural vitalization

China unveiled a new government body for the promotion of rural vitalization on Thursday as the world's most populous country declared an end to absolute poverty, shifting its policy focus to further boosting rural areas.

Policy February 26, 2021

China outlines key tasks for rural work in 2021

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs unveiled guidelines on the country's rural work for 2021 on Thursday, stressing efforts to push rural vitalization and accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.

Leaders February 25, 2021

Xi declares 'complete victory' in eradicating absolute poverty in China

​Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday that China has scored a "complete victory" in its fight against poverty.

Leaders February 26, 2021

Xi eyes new driving forces for China-France cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested Thursday that China and France actively push for continuous progress in such areas of practical cooperation as energy, aviation and agricultural and food products, and foster new driving forces for bilateral cooperation.

Economy February 26, 2021

China's overall tax on imported goods hits record low

The overall tax rate on imported goods in China was slashed by more than a quarter during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020), hitting an all-time low, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said Thursday.

International Exchanges February 26, 2021

Experts and diplomats on China's poverty alleviation achievement

After years of continuous efforts, China has lifted all rural poor above the current poverty threshold, and removed all impoverished counties from its poverty list. Experts and diplomats share their thoughts on this.

Around China February 25, 2021

From hardships to happiness: Liangshan villagers shake off poverty

People in the Daliang Mountains area in southwestern China used to live in extreme poverty, but they now embrace happy new lives with decent houses, new jobs, and promising future, heading from hardships to happiness.

Diplomacy February 25, 2021

China firmly opposes UK's abusing UNHRC platform to smear China: FM spokesperson

China firmly rejects the unacceptable accusations made by the UK, which has abused the platform of the UN Human Rights Council to spread disinformation, smear China and meddle in China's internal affairs, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Wednesday, urging the UK to take concrete measures to improve domestic human rights condition.

Economy February 25, 2021

China joins Thailand, UAE in digital currency research project

Central banks of China, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates as well as Hong Kong Monetary Authority have launched the Multiple Central Bank Digital Currency Bridge (m-CBDC Bridge) project to study the application of CBDC in the field of cross-border payment, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said Wednesday.

Society February 25, 2021

China intensifies rural environment protection via public interest litigation

Procuratorates across China strengthened efforts to protect the environment in rural areas through public interest litigation, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Wednesday.

Economy February 25, 2021

Mainland sees substantial increase in investment from Taiwan businesses

The Chinese mainland witnessed a substantial increase in investment from Taiwan businesses in 2020 despite the economic toll of COVID-19, said a mainland spokesperson at a press conference on Wednesday.

Sci-Tech February 24, 2021

Tianwen 1 probe enters preset parking orbit

China's Tianwen 1 robotic probe entered its preset parking orbit above Mars on Wednesday and will fly in this orbit for about three months before releasing its landing capsule, said the China National Space Administration.

Diplomacy February 24, 2021

FM rejects rights accusations in Xinjiang

China has rejected accusations of "genocide", "forced labor" and "religious suppression" in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, saying the door to Xinjiang is always open and the region would welcome a visit by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

International Cooperation February 24, 2021

China is exporting COVID-19 vaccines to 27 countries

China is exporting COVID-19 vaccines to 27 countries and providing free vaccine aid to 53 countries in need, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.

Society February 24, 2021

China's urban, rural subsistence allowances cover 44.3M people

Nearly 44.3 million people are covered by China's urban and rural subsistence allowances at present, said a senior civil affairs official Tuesday.

Economy February 23, 2021

Overseas revenues of Chinese central SOEs exceed 24 trillion yuan in 2016-2020

During the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020), China's central SOEs achieved a total overseas operating revenue of over 24 trillion yuan and a total profit of nearly 600 billion yuan, and their rate of return on foreign investment reached 6.7%.

Leaders February 26, 2021

Xi pledges continuous support for Colombia's COVID-19 fight

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China stands ready to continue to provide as much support as its capacity allows for Colombia's combat against the COVID-19 pandemic and carry out vaccine cooperation with the country.

Economy February 25, 2021

MOC: Cooperation the only correct choice in Sino-US economic and trade relations

The essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relationship is mutual benefit and win-win results. Cooperation is the only correct choice, said an official at a press conference on Wednesday.

Around China February 23, 2021

True Xinjiang through the eyes of foreigners, locals

Over 300 leaders of foreign parties and public figures from more than 80 countries and regions attended the online briefing held Monday, shared their views on Xinjiang's development, and dismissed rumors about the region once plagued by terrorism, extremism, and separatism.

Leaders February 26, 2021

From local to global -- Xi Jinping's devotion to anti-poverty causes

Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose career has been closely associated with his country's war against poverty, declared on Thursday that China has scored a "complete victory."

Leaders February 25, 2021

Xi charts road map for rural vitalization after victory in poverty fight

​Building on its victory in eradicating absolute poverty, China is moving on to push for rural vitalization along with renewed efforts to consolidate the achievements made in the fight against poverty.